Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 3 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.